Paul Smith to dress Manchester United Football Club

Monday 19 May 2008

Paul Smith has teamed up with Manchester United Football Club to design and supply the team players with formal wear and accessories for the next three years. This is the first time that Manchester United has entered into such a partnership.

“It is exciting to be involved with Manchester United, they have such an international fan base and I know that our customers in Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, in fact all South East Asia, Europe and the U.S. will be interested in this partnership. And hopefully it might help me get a ticket to a match now!’ Paul Smith

"The outfits are outstanding. This is a Club with a rich heritage and one that has a clear sense of identity. Sir Paul has recognised that, while providing clothing that will be the envy of every other Club." Sir Alex Ferguson

Paul Smith will supply Manchester United playing staff and officials for all domestic matches, European Cup campaign and pre-season tours. The first designs will be worn to the 2008 Champions League Final in Moscow.

“On the 7th May I travelled to Manchester for the final fittings we had made for the Team, management and staff of Manchester United. The suits will be used for the 2008/2009 season for travelling to and from the games. We were very privileged to be asked to make them; the suit is 2 button slim navy 100% wool with specially designed lining with red panels and striped piping. The team crest has been made from gold and silver thread and is sewn to the top pocket to give a club blazer feel. As we are famous for stripes we decided the tie should be diagonal stripe in optimistic colours and was designed exclusively for the team. It is worn with a white shirt and we have made a special belt which has the crest printed inside on the tip. Finally the shoes are the very dark brown brogue with a burnished finish. We have also made a simple black raincoat for the team and luggage in a striped fabric which looks like very English suiting.” Paul Smith

By the time the project was coming to fruition the team had qualified for the Champions League Final and we were asked to make another special suit for their trip to Moscow. It is a lightweight grey wool/mohair suit to be worn with a pale blue shirt and striped tie. The suit also has the special red panelled lining with the striped piping which is the same stripe as the tie.

The Players, Coaching Staff and Board Directors will be travelling to and from Moscow in the Grey Champions League Final suits whilst all other staff will be wearing the new official Navy suits.

For more information regarding this partnership please visit www.manutd.com

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